Antarctica ANTARCTICA – Ice and Fire 24 May 20208 Jun 2020 It was on the list from day one but I'm not sure that I ever truly believed I would make it. After pogoing through Patagonia between Chile and Argentina, I…
Chile SANTIAGO – Money money money 4 May 20204 May 2020 I had been eager to learn about every country I visited from a fire safety perspective but to be completely honest, I enjoyed myself a little too much in Argentina.…
Brazil THE AMAZON RAINFOREST – Media spotlight, help or hindrance? 15 Apr 202015 Apr 2020 It's been a funny few weeks, funny odd rather than funny ha-ha. I have come to find that pretty much everything breaks or wears out at the 8 month mark…
Bolivia LA PAZ & SANTA CRUZ – A Country in Chaos 20 Dec 20195 Jan 2020 It was going too smoothly, I guess. The odd drama here and there but nothing I couldn't handle. But the tone changed soon after I crossed the border from Peru…
Peru CUSCO – The Psychology of the Missing 23 Nov 201925 Nov 2019 I hike therefore I am. I've also realised that challenging myself has become a recurring theme on my journey, with Peru offering progressively difficult tests of endurance as I travel…
Peru LIMA – Events that shaped a city 5 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 It's a frustrating fact that since fire safety is not a tangible entity, it can often be ignored until significant suffering has occurred and the effects are felt on a…
Ecuador GALAPAGOS – Selfless dedication 19 Sep 201914 Jun 2020 I had certain expectations when I started this journey; visualising myself in various environments and the topics I would be investigating. At the forefront were the picturesque Galapagos Islands. The images…
Colombia POPAYAN – The K-9 Search and Rescue Team 3 Sep 20195 Sep 2019 I would normally stick to one story per town but everyone needs a fluff piece - and it doesn't get fluffier than Popayan Fire Department’s wonderful K-9 team who invited…
Colombia POPAYAN – This Girl is on Fire 23 Aug 201928 Aug 2019 Jenny Delgado is a newly found hero of mine. As with all the people I've met in Colombia, she exudes a warmth and friendliness that makes me feel instantly at…
Colombia CALI – Project Phoenix and the Cristo Rey Fire Restoration 30 Jul 201931 Jul 2019 Known as the Salsa capital of the world, Cali is filled with music and dancing and some bruised toes now that I've spent a few days here. As with many…
